Event - Confrontation with the Enhanced

[bravenewmods]

With the revelation of the presence of the Enhanced, Union was able to quickly mobilize. As the strange conditions continued to worsen, the Trainers of Union once again set out to bring order to the chaos.

This time however, they do not walk entirely alone. A small, dedicated team remains behind in Union, sorting through the dossiers and information that Crystal and Rory have collected. Connected to those in the field via Warp Band network, hopefully they can identify the Enhanced and find a way to calm them before a tragedy occurs.

[OOC: There will be a thread for each active team based on the sign-ups. Any areas that did not have any sign-ups will not be present and will be addressed later. As per our usual standards, moderators and NPC helpers will progress the log at least once every 24 hours. The Union log will work somewhat differently from the battle logs in that the participants will be collecting information concerning the Enhanced; when enough information has been accumulated, they will be asked to tag into the battle threads to provide guidance and support to those out in the field.

Characters participating in the Union log will function as support staff for this event. They will have their own log interacting with Rory and Crystal and as characters in other logs encounter the Enhanced, they can use the observations made to try to find out more about the Enhanced in the field and help the people in the field determine an appropriate situation. Because of this, players in the Union thread may threadjack any ongoing log to relay information as needed.

The outcome of this event will depend very much on player decisions and the ability of the characters to respond to the threats at hand, so we would highly encourage you all to tag as regularly as possible. Thanks!]

Comments

[umiiroshoujo]

There's a bit of hesitance, but Umi speaks up.

"My name is Umi Sonoda. Caldera is my home, but I recently moved to Union. Not everyone sees you as an enemy, and they've even given us a chance to settle this peacefully. I can attest to the fact that this technology belongs to Union, although I have been given one myself. They're...we're good people."

[frozenflame]

"Exactly," Yukiko chimes in, "I was born and raised in Union, I grew up in the same place four generations of my family did. And for as long as I can remember, and as long as the rest of us can too, we've never had enemies."

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[bnw_void_npcs]

She again appears to be listening to something, before sighing heavily.

"Very well. If Sarah wishes it, we shall trust you. What business have you with us, people of Union?"

[footprints_on_your_face]

Well... we want to help you, too. Caldera's nervous because of what's been happening to all of their metal since you came, and they don't really know what to do about it except send their Steel Battalion down here.

But we think we can get this taken care of without anybody having to fight anybody. If you come with us, we can get you to some people who know how to help. We won't send you back to Gigas. Nobody likes those jerks.

[stop_cannontime]

"That's the crux of it." Jayce nodded. "The effects that your presence has been having on the metal in the mines has been upsetting the Calderans. If we can move to a more neutral location, it'll mitigate a number of concerns."

[callmewhateveryuwant]

He's afraid of saying the same thing like everyone else because it had already been said. It's not just for Caldera's safety but most of all, her own that he was concerned about. She didn't ask for the metal to bend and shape like it did, she seemed to want to protect this Sarah person more than anything. Or pokemon.

"We want to help, not fight. That's why we're here."

Speaking with people is still not his strong suit but it's how he felt.

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[bnw_void_npcs]

She sighs.

"The people of Caldera were always a bit jumpy. Very well. If you can guarantee my safe passage, we shall accompany you. Come, Sarah."

The giant sword shrinks back down to a hilt and flips onto her back without her actually having to touch it. The doll that was sitting on a ledge behind her likewise flies through the air, which she then carefully secures to her back.

"We are ready to go."

[footprints_on_your_face]

We can totally guarantee it. They said they'd give us a few hours to try to resolve this without a fight, and I don't think the Calderans are the type to go back on their word once they've given it.

[Chie does blink curiously at the doll, but they've done what they've come here to do and she doesn't know if mentioning it would set this woman off. In this case, she decides that silence is golden.]

[frozenflame]

"Exactly," Yukiko bows and turns, leading the way with Cassandra. "It'll be alright."

[umiiroshoujo]

Umi just watches sort of quietly, nodding in agreement with the others. That...hadn't been as difficult as she'd thought it would be, and for that, she's thankful.

"Right, let's be on our way, then."

[stop_cannontime]

Jayce picked his Mercury Hammer back up and slung it over his shoulder. It'd be hard to brandish it quickly in that position, which should hopefully give away his inclination to avoid a fight.

"Then follow me. I've got some good ideas on where to go from here."